Yohimbe bark has been used as an aphrodisiac (sexual stimulant) for many years.  In the United States, supplements that are labeled as containing yohimbe bark often contain very little of it.

On the other hand, yohimbine hydrochloride, which is the substance in yohimbe bark thought to help with erections, is more carefully controlled so that it does contain the labeled ingredient. It is mainly used as a treatment for erectile dysfunction (male impotence), although there are concerns about its side effects and interactions with other medicines, alcohol, and even some foods. Yohimbine hydrochloride is often called simply yohimbine, although it is made under several brand names.

Scientific name: Corynanthe pachyceras

Common name: Corynanthe

Local name: Pamprama

Description: A tree up to 21m high, bole fluted and twisted to 2m girth bearing a low branching spreading crown; of forest under-storey.

Habitat: Found in rainforest under-storey

Active ingredients: Corynanthine, corynantheine,

corynanthydine, corynantheidine and alpha yohimbine.

Uses: For anthemetics, brains, nervous system, febrifuges,

genital stimulants/depressants, leprosy, pain killers, pulmonary troubles; skin and mucosae.

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